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CARLISLE SCHOOL, 1900. Students at the Carlisle, Pennsylvania, Indian Industrial School
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CARLISLE SCHOOL, 1900. Students at the Carlisle, Pennsylvania, Indian Industrial School
CARLISLE SCHOOL, 1900.
Students at the Carlisle, Pennsylvania, Indian Industrial School. Photograph by Frances Benjamin Johnston, 1900
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1900 Academic Acculturation American Indian Americanization Blackboard Boarding School Carlisle Indian School Citizenship Classroom Debate Education Francis Johnston Literacy Pupil Schoolmaster
CARLISLE SCHOOL, 1900 - A Glimpse into the Journey of American Indian Students
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This photograph captures a significant moment in history at the Carlisle Indian Industrial School in Pennsylvania. Taken by renowned photographer Frances Benjamin Johnston in 1900, it offers a rare glimpse into the lives of students during this transformative era. The image showcases a classroom filled with young American Indian pupils engaged in an academic debate under the watchful eye of their schoolmaster. The room exudes an atmosphere of determination and curiosity as these students navigate their way through early education. The Carlisle School played a pivotal role in acculturating Native American children into mainstream society during the turn of the century. With its focus on literacy, citizenship, and vocational training, it aimed to assimilate them into American culture while suppressing their indigenous heritage. In this photo print, we witness young minds grappling with ideas on a large blackboard adorned with words like "Americanization" and "debate". These terms reflect the school's mission to mold these individuals into productive members of society while erasing aspects of their own cultural identity. Frances Benjamin Johnston's masterful composition allows us to ponder upon both the challenges faced by these students and the complex legacy left behind by institutions like Carlisle. It serves as a reminder that education can be both empowering and controversial when used as a tool for assimilation. Step back in time with this remarkable piece from Granger Art on Demand - an evocative
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